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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,041.27, 1,315,452.56 and 246,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,041.27, 1,315,452.56 and 246,004.29 is: 368,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,041.27 : 1,315,452.56 = 246,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,041.27/1,315,452.56 = 246,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,041.27x = 1,315,452.56 × 246,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,041.27x = 323,606,971,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,606,971,821.46/877,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,975.76

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